Being Airlifted from a Cruise Ship in Norway

 The Viking cruise ship , Viking Sky, encountered a significant storm. Rough seas caused the engines to cut out and they were forced into shallow waters near a rocky coast, known for shipwrecks off the coast of Molde, a small town in Norway  just North of Bergen.

The captain was able to anchor about 500 feet  from hitting the rocks. He got 1 engine working and was able to steer away from the shore.

They were unable to board the lifeboats due to high water & rocking of ship. They were air rescued after the injured.

 Luckily Beth & Jan were in muster group A and were off around the 150 mark, but their friends were delayed & had to spend the night. (Photo credit The Points Guy & CNN)

They had to use the pumps to divert water so the toilets weren't working. It proved to be a long night for those onboard. Over 400 were airlifted and they were able to get the ship to shore for other's to disembark.
I was happy to get this picture from my sister Beth.

And to see my sister & Jan interviewed on CNN was so bizarre. So grateful they okay!

Beth & Jan's Interview on CNN

Has this deterred them from cruising? No. Viking has done a great job of service recovery. This cruise was reimbursed, they were offered another cruise & invited to sail on the maiden voyage of the 2021 new ship launch. Kudos to the rescuers & Viking. Well done.

Cheers!

                    And she even sent me flowers when she got home. What a sister!